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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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